12 Questions
What is the function of the Pituitary Gland?
Stimulates growth and controls the function of other glands
Which hormone is responsible for contraction of the uterine muscles during the final stage of pregnancy?
Oxytocin
What is the function of the Thyroid Gland?
Regulates body metabolism
Which hormone from the Thyroid Gland controls the body's metabolism?
Thyroxin
What does Parathyroid hormone control in the body?
The calcium levels in the body and normalizes bone growth
Which hormone from the Pituitary Gland initiates milk production?
Prolactin
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To regulate growth, development, metabolism, and reproductive processes
How do hormones travel throughout the body?
Through the bloodstream
What is the primary difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts, while endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream
What is the role of hormones in the body?
To transmit signals between cells and organs
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Filtering waste products from the blood
What is the definition of an antigen?
A foreign substance that can cause disease
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system, which helps regulate body energy levels, growth, reproduction, and response to stress. Learn about glands that secrete hormones affecting almost every cell and organ in the body.
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